ArticleBMC public health2024
Calling for allied efforts to strengthen digital health literacy in Sweden: perspectives of policy makers.
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- Navigation, Adoption, and Use of Digital Health Technologies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self-Management: Focus Group Study of Patient Experience and Decision-Making.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Digital health literacy and immigrants' access to digitalized healthcare: a comparative study of Spain, and Sweden - implications for public health policy.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Swedish health professional's perceptions of Interplay, a digital support tool for parents' couple relationship and parenting.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Digital health literacy-a key factor in realizing the value of digital transformation in healthcare.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
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backgroundA more digitalised world comes with the promise to improve people's lives. Therefore, it is essential that policymakers also align digital interventions with initiatives to empower citizens and strengthen their digital health literacy. The aim of this study was to explore the views of Swedish policymakers regarding the potential and barriers of a European strategy to strengthen digital health literacy.
methodRepresentatives from Swedish governmental agencies and regions were purposively approached by email to ask them to participate in online workshops to discuss the potential and barriers of developing a European strategy to strengthen digital health literacy.
resultsThe results highlight the need for a national strategy to strengthen digital health literacy. The findings point to critical areas for improvement, ethical and social considerations, and the importance of inclusive and accessible health information online. Participants identified vulnerable groups requiring targeted support to enhance their digital health literacy, particularly those at risk of digital exclusion. Participants emphasised the importance of considering various combinations of conditions or problems that people may have, urging policymakers to adopt a nuanced approach to enhance digital literacy.
conclusionsThere is a critical need for policymakers to strengthen digital health literacy in the population to ensure health equity in relation to digitalisation opportunities. Policymakers advocate for a dedicated national strategy, supporting policymakers to prioritize digital health literacy. Tailoring information, enhancing digital support for prevention, and considering ethical implications are reported as important aspects to improve digital health literacy.
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